Top 42 Gluten-Free Kid-Friendly Spots to Explore in Northwest Denver

Marla Cohen

This is a great place to eat. I was curious about for their fried oyster mushrooms and they were other worldly delicious. We shares with our tablemates and everyone enjoyed them. We had a small bowl of their vegan posole which was very flavorful and satisfying and filing. We shared their falafel wrap which was packed with great fillings and three or four falafel balls. Also very satisfying. My complaint may be aged based as I'm older, and also I also used to work in the food industry. This is a counter service restaurant. You get everything yourself, they bring out the food. Explain to me why at the end of purchase, there is an automatic 18% tip? You can change it, they suggest 20% or 25% (FOR NO SERVICE) and right below a button to customize or offer no tip. I am not going to be a shmuck and not tip at all, but starting at 18%? I gave 10%. I've watched the industry deal with wage issues. I know the margins are thin for restaurants. Maybe it is hitting me more since we just came back from Spain, where there is a different price for sit down verses bar and no tipping (and a whole different culture of how we care for people). But assuming 18% or more tip for counter service is audacious. Will I recommend this place? Yes. This is a great addition to vegan/vegetarian and gluten free food scene in Denver. They also offer chicken and fish and pork for the meat eaters. It's cool and hip and welcoming. The food is tasty. Try it.

Eddie Baisden

Super cozy place, especially at night. For cocktails, this is as good as a speakeasy when you want the bartenders to make interesting drinks. I always want to be surprised and always am with the amazing cocktail creations! As for food, I recommend the French Dip but get the gluten free bread. The roll is better than the regular one. Hope you have as much fun as I do here!

Anthony Smits

We used to always get the gluten friendly breadsticks. They stopped selling the breadsticks ($8) and now only sell cheese breadsticks which to be gluten friendly cost $16.50. They charge more than double what they used to for the addition of cheese. Sad, will need to find a new place

Lauren Mims

Visiting from the east coast, my husband and I are both gluten free and love Indian food. The menu clearly states vegan, gluten free, etc. We tried the Spice Room based on reviews online. Our waitress, Sabi, was PHENOMENAL!! The food was nothing short of amazing. Sabi made excellent recommendations and ensured gluten free appetizers, entrees, and desserts. We HIGHLY recommend!!

Ashley King-Roads

I went there about a year ago. Very small kitchen and do not recommend for people with celiac. I was sick all day after eating the questionable gluten free waffles.

Deborah Halverson

I had some time to spare after an appointment and wandered to Tennyson Street, near where I used to live a few years ago. I was looking for a breakfast spot to relax before heading back to south Denver and located Cozy Cottage. Wow! The service was excellent, the decor is very cozy as the name implies, and the food was sublime! I appreciated that they have gluten-free options, which is difficult, especially when you want Eggs Benedict. The chef is fantastic and the creation with the addition of brie cheese into the hollandaise sauce was something else! I will definitely come back! Give this place a try you will be delighted.

Jimmy Ford

Food was good. Service was consciously slow. Server declined to take our order when we said we were ready to order, citing not wanting to overwhelm the kitchen. Upon getting out food we wanted to confirm it was gluten free, the server took several minutes to confirm to safety of the food. We had to rely on another customer to get the server's attention. Food was good but not worth the service.Overall, felt like our business wasn't valued.

Matt Bakken

We tried dining here on Saturday night, but came to find out when we were seated that there's like a half page manifesto about not handling any allergies (not dietary preferences - actual anaphylactic shock inducing allergies). Their menu explicitly states "do not eat here, it's not worth the risk." Well, you don't have to tell us twice! We found food elsewhere. As an aside, pretty much every other restaurant in Denver can handle this kind of request with modest hygienic kitchen practices. Some restaurants are excellent and proactive about it. Even some cocktail bars ask about allergies now! But hey, that's your choice I guess. So, we decided to leave a mostly-positive (4-star) review to let other allergy-havers know not to come here. After all, they're very clear about not wanting you to eat here! We thought we'd spread the word while not impacting their Google rating too much. For daring to leave a review with 4 stars, about a policy on their menu that they wrote, the owners decided to respond with an absolute tantrum. Check the other reviews - we're definitely not the first people to enrage these psychos. You did an excellent job of making an enemy out of people who would otherwise at least stop in for a glass of wine or a cocktail. So, enjoy your multiple 1 star reviews from everyone in our party, instead of the single 4-star review you would have gotten. You really earned it! Do not give these people your money. --- Edit: Again, see the completely normal response from the owner 😂. I don't have a gluten allergy - someone in our party has a tree nut allergy. And again, that's fine, we can eat elsewhere. We appreciated the warning on the menu. We just wanted to leave a review letting other allergy-havers to also dine elsewhere. That's what you want, right?

nicole green

Very good wings. High quality so yes, not as large as the industrial farms. Great flavor. I ordered 12 wings and a small fry and it was actually too much food for me (although I got to try two sauce flavors). They also carry gluten free beer

Nicole Buettner

Always good even for this picky family! Great gluten free pancakes and (gluten full) biscuits and gravy.

Jon Lefor

Love this place, the gluten free crust is also amazing my wife says.

Joshua Young

Overall negative experience. Guy at the register was super unfriendly. There were 5 people behind the counter and literally no other customers in the store. And it still took them 15 minutes to make my sandwich because they were just chatting the whole time. When they were done, the woman literally yelled my name (probably from habit) even though I was sitting right next to the counter and was the only person in the store. I used to love going there because they've always had decent gluten free bread but this was awful. Crumbly and dry. And the rotisserie chicken and Swiss was literally flavorless. Think over refrigerated leftover turkey with nothing on it.

Sam Muñiz

Almost every ramen bowl can be made celiac safe, got the death wish and it was great. Chicken wings were delicious as well

Jill Concannon

Super fun place. The staff here was so so nice. I have celiac and they made me feel super comfortable and did not make me feel like I was inconveniencing them at all. All very yummy. We will be back!

Dina Robitaille

We will start with food. The bacon was stellar. Got a bacon flight it was delicious. We went here because we read a review that said it was the best gluten free pancake someone had ever had, and that the gluten free options were great. They weren’t and it wasn’t. The pancake was hands down the worst GF pancake I have ever had. It was super dense, pretty sure it had cornmeal in it and it was heavy. They also cross contaminate their fryer. So make sure you don’t get anything fried here. My eggs were overcooked and dry. Service was wonderful, they were just super busy. Our guy was awesome, really nice. And friendly. But I never got a refill on my coffee. Which would have been nice. Hostesses were friendly and full of smiles. Service overall was a highlight. Atmosphere was nice but it was so LOUD. We had to speak with our voices raised pretty much the whole time.

Nar 4790

Good food and great service the gluten free pizza was amazing

Fred Wehle

Kid-friendly and one of the few restaurants with gluten-free ramen options in Denver. Absolutely delicious!

Brandon Bittner

Great beer, like for real. I had two of their IPA's and both were legit awesome! Huge sandwich menu (gluten free bread too) and lots of side dish options. Great prices and environment! Gnomes are everywhere! They also had a big patio and a parking lot as well!

Nina Diamantis

Don't sleep on this place. The food, the environment, the staff, the cocktails, the fun! I went just thinking I was grabbing a burger but came out with a full stomach, a full heart, and a new regular place. Everyone was so kind, the food was fabulous, and they were so accommodating of my gluten allergy. Went back for Bingo night recently and had the best time. That Juicy Lucy....highly recommend!

Marie Cameron

Celiac who loves Beau Thai! Amazing options that can be made gluten free. Thank you!

Mary R

Very quaint, cute spot that takes reservations! Amazing food with solid gluten/ grain free options (can sub zoodles or spaghetti squash for pasta - hefty portion!). I had the Bolognese. I think it’s important to remember that our restaurants are having hard times right now! Yes, we did have a little confusion with the staff and our reservation but it got sorted out. The staff was genuine and cared. If you’re in a hurry, go elsewhere! We are grateful we can go out to eat and support a local place.

Detrick Snyder

Consistently the best empanadas in Denver. Gluten-free!

Katie Stout

LOVE the gluten free and vegan options! GF bun is really, really good;soft but not crumbly or soggy. I ordered the Vegan Boujee and it was packed full of flavor. Manager and order taker were kind and patient with my questions. Food came out quick. Music kinda loud but I guess that’s the vibe they’re going for. Really cool place and I will return 🤩

Mark C

It's in a little restaurant type stripmall in a gentrified neighborhood in NW Denver. It's pretty unassuming when you walk in. However, the food, the server, and the owner were all just fantastic. My wife absolutely loves Indian food and we've been to several in the Denver metro area as well as some around the county and this was the best food we've ever had. My wife loves the leftovers so we always get 3 entrees. Her go-to's are always butter chicken and chicken korma. They were as good as any we've ever had. The vegie pakora appetizer was crispy, not at all greasy and just wonderful. My entree was lamb Rogan Josh (which I'd never had before) and it was outstanding! All our items were gluten free and they have a lot of options to choose from. We will go back.

Nic Osowski

Love this place! Try the Gluten-Free! Especially if you love thin crust.

Emilia M

Best menudo I have ever had! The menudo and pozole here are incredible. This restaurant does an incredible job with their salsas (habanero salsa is fantastic if you are someone that enjoys spice) and also can provide various options that do not contain gluten. Also a full vegetarian menu!

Rachel Metts

Delicious meal! They even did a gluten free version of fried green tomato Benedict for me and i was in heaven!!

Noam Jacobson

Got some great Gluten Free options. Love the oolong Cabana tea. Simon is a very friendly barista. Highly recommended place!

Tahsin Uzer

I recently ordered the Green Curry (labeled gluten-free and vegan) and was shocked to find only three tiny pieces of meat, all of which tasted gamey and rubbery. The chicken satay (also advertised as gluten-free) was equally rubbery with an unpleasant aftertaste. Beyond the poor quality, the portion sizes were almost half of what I’m used to getting at other nearby bistros, making the price seem downright absurd. It’s baffling that this restaurant is comfortable sending out food like this. Given the disappointing quality, tiny portions, and lack of value, I would strongly advise staying away. I spent more than 30$ for the worst asian food ive ever had.

Camila Angelim

Probably the best oat milk latte I’ve ever had. The Guatemalan stew was also amazing! Plus, the staff is extremely nice. I only wish they had more gluten free options. Still, I can’t wait to go back.

Emma Bruxvoort

By far the one of the best ice cream spots in Denver! Rosies had lots of flavors to choose from, and super friendly staff that let me try as many flavors as I wanted. This is in such a beautiful location, I was able to eat my ice cream and then go take a walk at Sloans Lake. I hope to go there again! Are there gluten-free cones? My cone was delicious, I was just wondering what all the options are. Excited to come back to my new favorite summer spot.

Jessie Glasscock

The food is amazing! They were great about our questions about gluten free options. The cocktail of the day was tasty AF!

Keith Gandy

Pretty decent Asian food I especially liked the crab green curry! Also there are a ton of amazing gluten free options. I does feel a bit overpriced but I guess that is becoming standard in Denver.

Laura Graber

Love this place. Really good food and they even have some gluten free options! Mr. Tanaka ensured that we had a wonderful experience and were well cared for. We will definitely be back.

Lydia D'Anna

Authentic! Gluten free and dairy free options!!

Victoria Huang

Great spot to sit on the patio enjoying that denver sunshine. They have many vegan and gluten free options. I love stoping by with my dog on a Sunday morning to grab a coffee and some breakfast.

Joel McGirr

Best pho in Denver (and gluten free options)

Kristy Rowe

I often get salads here for lunch, since I work nearby. The food is fresh and delicious as well as very filling! They also have great juices, gluten free donuts, and delicious breakfast options. I've not tried their meal planning services, but based on the quality of their menu options I may soon!

Michelle Sewald

The food was excellent. Great gluten free and vegetarian options. Ashley our server was pleasant and gave good recommendations on food and wine. Will definitely be back.

Megan Nelson

By far the best pho I've ever gotten.. we drive down from superior to get their pho because of how much we love it even though there's tons of places by us haha. We get their spicy vegetarian pho which is clearly labeled as vegan and gluten free. I've never had a pho like this before but it is soo amazing and full of flavor! A must try for sure. Their portion sizes are also decently big, me and my boyfriend share their large pho and its definitely enough for us. Anyways if you can't tell I'm obsessed with this place and hope you give it a try 😊 Thank you for giving us great food you can tell it's made with love ❤️

Gabriella Lundin

Tried this place for the first time for brunch and it was amazing! I loved the brown sugar cinnamon latte. The syrup is homemade syrup! Also the banana bread with espresso marscapone is out of this world. I’m newly gluten free and it is an awesome gluten free option! I also got the breakfast scramble and subbed gluten free toast but it comes with sourdough. The lemon poppyseed waffle the other girls at the table got was great too! I wanna come back for dinner. Highly recommend two hands!

Tina Dimaggio